Bollettieri Video Collection - Ntsc

Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world's top players, including Maria Sharapova, Venus and Serena Williams, Tommy Haas, Jelena Jankovic, Andre Agassi, Martina Hingis, Jim Courier, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova, Marcelo Rios, and Boris Becker. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge.

From serves to returns, forehands to drop shots, and tactics to practice, these videos bring Bollettieri's teaching to life.

Killer Forehand
Killer Forehand offers a step-by-step explanation of the key components to develop the ultimate forehand weapon. The video presents a complete training program-including footwork, balance, racket preparation, and follow-through-designed to build the perfect winning forehand. With target training, technique drills, and match simulation, this tape will help you gain a better understanding of the "killer" forehand.

Bollistic Backhand
Bollettieri presents a step-by-step program for developing your one-handed or two-handed backhand into a big weapon. Bollistic Backhand illustrates a training program involving footwork, racket preparation, stroke technique, and recovery skills designed to build a winning backhand. Featuring target training and match-simulating drills, this tape will help you gain a better understanding of the backhand as an offensive, winning shot.

Sonic Serve
This video studies the biggest and best serves in today's game and analyzes the common attributes that every player can use to improve. Sonic Serve outlines correct technique for powerful and reliable spin, flat, and kick serves. Drills to develop your serve are presented using Bollettieri's unique coaching style.

Tenacious Net Play
Playing the net requires anticipation, good preparation, and proper technique on approach shots, volleys, half volleys, and overheads. Bollettieri teaches how to set up the point to get to the net and how to finish once you get there.

Right Back Atcha Returns
The return is one of the most difficult shots in tennis because there is little time to react to a serve. This video looks at the technique, positioning, and strategy used to return power, spin, or kick serves. Bollettieri also teaches the right mind-set to break an opponent's serve.

Deadly Drop Shots and Lobs
This video explores two of the most underrated and underutilized weapons in tennis: the drop shot and the lob. Learning how and when to use the drop shot and lob can have a big impact on anyone's game. Bollettieri defines both shots and explains why, when, and how to use them. The drop shot is easily disguised and adds another dimension to the game. Similarly, knowing when and how to use the lob will have a big impact on your game. Examples of strategic shot combinations are provided, along with techniques and drills for perfecting the shots.

Practice With Purpose
Practice time is a critical opportunity to improve. Bollettieri explains which drills he uses and why and how he uses them to coach technique. This unique insight into Bollettieri's style will be invaluable for instructors or players. This video takes you as close as you can get to being at the Bollettieri Academy without actually going.

Shot Selection and Court Positioning
This video teaches the foundations of tennis strategy by showing how to control the center of the court and make better shot- selection decisions in match play. Bollettieri explains

- how shot selection affects court position,
- correct positions of recovery at the baseline and net,
- reasons for using shot combinations, and
- when to hit safe or aggressive shots.

Shot Selection and Court Positioning aims to help you become more effective by integrating strategy into your game.

Building Points and Tactics
Building Points and Tactics goes deeper into tennis strategy and builds on the foundation taught in Shot Selection and Court Positioning. This video explores the process of building points and using tactics to maximize effectiveness against different playing styles. Bollettieri teaches

- how to establish a match mentality to build points,
- how to organize and understand each part of the game,
- the four phases of building a point, and
- how to work with tactical combinations based on strengths and style of play.

Competitive Club Doubles
Designed for tournament-style competitive doubles play, this video addresses every component of successful doubles, from choosing the right partner to warm-up, communication, and match strategy. Competitive Club Doubles explains all the court positions and advanced formations, and where, when, why, and how you and your partner should use them.

Commitment, Responsibility, and Work Ethic
If you aspire to maximize your ability and reach your potential you need more than a dream--you need to possess Commitment, Responsibility, and Work Ethic. This video goes inside the Bollettieri Academy to provide advice on improving these qualities that are evident in the world-class players Bollettieri has coached. The video provides insight into the day-by-day building process, including goal setting, attitude, and work habits, that can make you a champion.